Wednesday, October 21, 2009

I wish to say yes to my commitment to my weight loss program. I seem to be circling the same couple of pounds lately. I've been at this since June...and I'm down almost 20.

The trouble is, instead of weight, I'm loosing sight of my accomplishment and becoming defeated by how very much further I have to go to reach my goal. I know better than to leap so far ahead, but sometimes it's hard, you know?

So, I find myself flagging in my belief in being able to reach the finish line and my commitment to the process.

I wish to say yes to the admirable goal of being healthy and beautifully content in my body and that's what this weight loss journey is about.

Namaste' Till Next Time,Holly aka She Who Is Thinner Than When She Started

As Holly wishes for herself, I wish for her also!!Oh hon..I sooo understand this! Wow 20 lbs is wonderful girl!! I think sometimes we get caught up in the # istead of the healthy!! I want to feel good..thinner would be nice..but feeling good is the best!Thank you hon..do you know how very much you mean to me???Hugs and love, Sarah

What is it that you wish to obtain through your weight loss Holly? Focus on that. Feeling more energetic? Sexy? Younger? Having more mobility? Less pain? When we say we want to "lose weight", want we are really saying is I want to feel.... Maybe shift your thinking to focusing on how you want to FEEL and keep that as a touchstone as you walk and reach for your healthy foods.

As Holly wishes for herself, so I aromatically and lovingly wish for her too!

INCREMENTS, Baby! If you set goals like 'I want to lose 20 pounds' [instead of 'I want to lose XXX # of pounds (the full monty], my goodness, look! You've done it! You've lost 20 pounds. And maybe your next goal is to lose 10 pounds. I wish confidence for you, and commitment, but mainly and mostly I WISH FOR HOLLY TO BE ABLE TO APPLAUD HERSELF, EVERY DAY, EVERY WAY, FOR EFFORTS MADE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS GAINED.

As Holly wishes for herself, I wish for her also, knowing she is already mostly there.

To be content in ones own skin is the first real step toward success in whatever we desire. Twenty pounds gone is amazing. Don't ever discredit that accomplishment. But if I could just offer this one idea for you to chew on (spit, don't swallow)...

I've learned, at least for myself, there is no such thing as an ultimate goal or a final destination in weight loss. Because once you get where you're going - well - then comes the task of staying there. It's a one day at a time, one decision at a time love affair you have with yourself. For the rest of your life. Try not to measure your success strictly by pounds lost or days/months on your diet. Measure it by the subtle changes in your awareness and acceptance of a new way of living.

I'm right here with you, Holly. Holding your hand and cheering you on.

So many wonderful thoughts already! Speaking as someone recovering from a (relatively minor) eating disorder but who needs to lose a few (lot of!) pounds to be truly healthy I can sympathize with the struggle. Just focus on the positive: how much you have already lost, how much better you are feeling, what you can do now that you didn't want to, couldn't or wouldn't before because of the weight.

Hello beautiful woman! Our stories sounds so similar. I started my focus on losing weight on June 30th and I'm a few pounds shy of 20 lbs. This week I've recommitted. Know that many of us share your journey. Thank you for having the courage to speak out loud.

Holly, Simon is about 20 lbs now and I can tell you that carrying him around all day is a workout and it feels so good to put him down at some point. So you really have shed a significant extra effort on your entire bodily systems ... congratulations are in order and just choose another # as you work your way to lightening the workout on all your moving parts! Hoping your wishes come true!

How can you possibly struggle with anything at all? Every comment and everything I know of you is beautiful and witty. I hope for your recommitment so that we can continue to have that fire bomb of a personality around for a long time. I selfishly hope this for you and for my continued entertainment.

I see Dear Alix posted a comment and with her usual wisdom that comes from "she who has walked the walk" and I listen to her talk. Every day I look to her for support and it helps me move forward each day - one day at a time. I know where you are at right now - months of doing things right - 20 pounds is a HUGE reward - I take every ounce as my reward. Every pair of pants that are looser than what they were last month. Every thing. I jnst have this feeling that I am ruling this lifestyle change I am not allowing the lifestyle change to rule me - and maybe - no actually this time it will work!!!

Sounds like you've done some serious yes work already. Say yes to losing those pounds and no to chocolate - hard, I know, but you have all this wonderful support behind you. Next time you reach for a chip or cake - remember, we are watching!!

Way to go Holly, 20 pounds is fantastic. I have the same thing happen when I am dieting, I tend to get overwhelmed by the amount i still have left to lose and forgot to give myself credit for what I have done. I am here to support you in your journey as witness. As Holly wishes for herself, so I wholeheartedly wish for her also.

As Holly wishes for herself, Iwish for her also.20 pounds...Congratulations, dieting is no easy task, trust me, I know! Think positive, the slower you take it off, the longer it will stay off. I wish you continued success.Sunny :)

As Holly wishes for herself I wish for her also. I KNOW what it's like, Holly. I'm at an OK place at the moment but constantly battle with my weight. I don't like being overweight and it's tough! You are a fabulous person and people love you for who you are, but I truly understand why you need to do this. Bonne chance!

Scotties!!!

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